News of the day 1 June 2024
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Holidaying Spanish students in Mallorca

Latest headlines

June tourist 'saturation' and Spanish students

The students represent only a small fraction of overall tourist numbers, but they also represent a major headache.

Andrew Ede

Magaluf Mallorca - red zones for tourism of excesses

Latest headlines

Magalluf red zone of tourism of excesses cut by 90%

The town hall administration (PP and Vox) says it is "committed to positioning Magalluf as a safe and quality tourist destination".

Andrew Ede

Manager of the Medusa Beach Club that collapsed in Playa de Palma, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Tragedy and tourist overcrowding: Mallorca news round-up

Some of the stories to have been in the news in recent days.

Andrew Ede

Millions of drivers have been hacked.

Latest headlines

Spanish police investigate whether hackers stole millions of drivers' data

Over the past month, three of Spain's largest companies - telecoms giant Telefonica, lender Santander and energy company Iberdrola - have reported suffering cyberattacks.

Reuters

Traffic jam on the Formentor road in Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest headlines

Formentor - on and on it goes, but at least there are sunloungers

One senses a touch of Pollensa town hall weariness with the whole Formentor saga; just like everyone else.

Andrew Ede

News / Comment
A group of people stage a performance protest in Mallorca

Comment

Protest? What protest?

What was this really, as the impetus appeared to have come from ill-chosen words by a Vox member of the Balearic parliament.

Andrew Ede

Holiday / Lifestyle

Daily Horoscope

What does your horoscope say about you today: Saturday, June 1

The cosmos gift us some light-hearted and energising vibes

MDB Digital

Conor Benn is back in Mallorca, his second home, having spent twelve years growing up on the island.

Lifestyle

“Mallorca is my second home” says top British boxer “The Destroyer” Benn

"I’m the number one boxer in my weight in the UK and Europe and one of the top three in the world and so far no one has got the blueprint on how to beat me so bring it on.”

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Beaches
Today's beach invasion in Mallorca.

Beaches

Mallorcans storm the beaches in protest against overcrowding

“We will continue fighting for the interests of citizens and for coexistence between residents and tourists."

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Airport
Border guards will check you’re complying with the 90-day visa-free limit for short stays in the Schengen area.

Airport

Important UK travel rules and regulations reminder if heading for Mallorca this summer

Stick to the current rules for liquids and laptops when preparing their hand luggage for airport security.

Humphrey Carter

Holiday / Travelling
The Marella Voyager is one of the cruise ships visiting Palma today

Travelling

Find out which ships are in port today

There are two cruise ships schedule to dock in Palma today

Cathy Caliz

Weather / Latest news
Cala Murta in Pollensa, Mallorca

Latest news

Sunday's weather in Mallorca

The forecast for Mallorca for Sunday, the second of June.

Andrew Ede

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